Serco - HMP Dovegate
Permanent, Part Time 4 hours p/w
Are you driven by a calling to make a difference? Join us at HMP Dovegate and take on a role that is as fulfilling as it is impactful. As a Jewish Rabbi, you will pay a crucial role in providing spiritual care and support to residents and staff during a pivotal time in their lives. Through worship, pastoral guidance, and faith-based programmes, you will help individuals find purpose, dignity, and hope. This is your chance to make a real difference, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment while empowering others to achieve positive change.
HMP Dovegate is a Category B prison in Staffordshire, housing up to 1, adult male residents. With a focus on rehabilitation and personal development, our facility includes a Therapeutic Community that supports residents in their journey towards reintegration into society. At HMP Dovegate, respect, understanding, and support are at the core of everything we do.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
1. Act as a faith advisor, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care to Jewish residents, staff, and their families.
2. Lead worship, prayer, and meditation services, and facilitate religious study groups.
3. Promote awareness of Jewish practices and coordinate recognition of religious events.
4. Support residents in their resettlement by building connections with external Jewish faith communities.
5. Collaborate with the multi-faith team to ensure inclusive and effective chaplaincy services.
6. Provide pastoral care in times of crisis and contribute to the rehabilitation journey of residents.
7. Assist with administrative duties and contribute to the development of chaplaincy policies and programmes.
What you’ll need to do the role
8. Ordination as a Rabbi or equivalent qualifications as a Lay Person in the Jewish faith.
9. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire others.
10. Experience in pastoral care, chaplaincy, or related roles, ideally within a custodial or similar environment.
11. A collaborative mindset and commitment to working in a diverse team.
12. IT literacy and the ability to manage administrative responsibilities effectively.
Why Serco
13. A place you can make an impact: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
14. A place you can count on: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
15. A place for you: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
What we offer
16. Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
17. Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment.
18. A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
19. A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
20. A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
21. You will be employed by a company that is passionate about diversity and inclusion and provides safe and supportive culture.